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    What brand Tstat is everyone running? I have a 160* now from my Dad's parts store and my car seems to still run a bit warm?
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    you cant just put a 160* in it and expect it to work. you need to change the fan turn on points and what not.
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    What is "a bit warm?" AND How do you know that your car is running that temp?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bio248 View Post
    you cant just put a 160* in it and expect it to work. you need to change the fan turn on points and what not.
    I have all of that in my tune and my car seems to run about 175-190 on most days according to the scanner when I have it hooked up..even says so on my data logger?
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    Unless you're cruising, it's going to run warmer. The car can only run so cool dependent on the weather.
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